Ethylparaben

Product Specifications

CAS Number

120-47-8

Synonyms

Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate, Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

SKU

C17472-500mg

Target

Fungal

Applications

Microbiology

Smiles

CCOC (=O) C1=CC=C (C=C1) O

Molecular Formula

C9H10O3

Additionnal Information

Ethylparaben (Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate, Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate) is the ethyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, used as an antifungal preservative and food additive. It is a standardized chemical allergen. The physiologic effect of ethylparaben is by means of Increased Histamine Release, and Cell-mediated Immunity.